Chapter 1099: I Need to Bother You with One More Thing

The two walked together toward the Finance Office; as they went, Liu Chuxue thought of Zhui Feng: "Du Juan, I need to ask you a favor."

Du Juan, still blushing, quickly replied: "What is it, Cousin? Tell me."

Liu Chuxue handed her one of the house keys and repeated the address of Liu Xiaoyuan: "My business trip's return date is uncertain, so I need you to feed Zhui Feng for me during this time. I'll park the bicycle in the side room tonight—you can ride it then. That'll save trouble. Just feed it once a day, change its water, and I've left the food in the kitchen. Use the bottom stove to boil a pot for it—it'll last several days."

Hearing her cousin wanted her to ride the bicycle, her eyes lit up startlingly, and she beamed: "Cousin, rest assured—I'll take excellent care of Zhui Feng."

As they arrived at the Finance Office, Liu Chuxue told her to wait nearby outside while she walked straight into the department.

When she came out, she held a small glass bottle: "Take this. It's ginseng energy water I had someone prepare. Give it to my mother when she gives birth—if any emergency arises, have her take it to restore her strength."

Du Juan reached out to take it: "Cousin, you're not leaving until tomorrow—why not deliver it yourself?"

Liu Chuxue glanced outside: "This afternoon I have to hand over my duties to my colleague. Later, the factory leadership will hold another meeting for those of us leaving tomorrow. We don't know how long it'll last. I still need to pack my luggage, and if I go too late, I'll disturb them."

Du Juan looked at the items in her hand: "I understand. I'll find time these few days to deliver them."

After finishing the main matter, Liu Chuxue brought up the matchmaking again: "Sister Jiang isn't an outsider. The person she introduced you to must be good. If you take a liking to him, consider spending more time together."

Hearing her cousin mention Jiang Minghua again, Du Juan's face flushed again: "He seems quite decent."

Seeing her expression, Liu Chuxue smiled: "'Seems decent' isn't enough—you mustn't rush. Get to know him first. I'll evaluate him after I return from my trip. Remember: don't promise him anything before I'm back."

Even if Director Jiang is the matchmaker, you must still carefully assess him—appearance alone isn't enough. Du Juan's past life has been hard enough; her future security deserves careful consideration.

Du Juan nodded, cheeks flushed, and whispered: "I understand."

Not long after seeing Du Juan off, the office staff began returning one by one; she resumed handing over her duties to Hong Jie.

Just as she finished explaining the pending tasks still unfinished, Xiao Xu, the clerk from the factory office, ran over: "Comrade Xiao, Director Chen sent me to notify you—the meeting starts in half an hour."

After Liu Chuxue acknowledged him, Xiao Xu ran off again.

She checked her watch—it was nearly four. Knowing the meeting might last until late, she packed everything on her desk, locked away what she wouldn't take, then walked to Hong Jie's workstation: "Hong Jie, thank you for your hard work these past days. Here's the key to my desk drawer."

Hong Jie hadn't expected Liu Chuxue to trust her so completely—she'd left her desk key with her: "Alright, since you trust me, I won't refuse. Go focus on the Canton Fair without worry."

Liu Chuxue smiled gratefully: "Thank you, Hong Jie. I'll bring you specialities from Guangdong as a reward when I return."

Hong Jie laughed heartily: "Then I'll be waiting."